JENNY MITCHELL RELEASES STUNNING NEW SINGLE IN CELEBRATION OF SISTERHOOD OF FAMILY
On the eve of International Women’s Day, award-winning New Zealand singer songwriter Jenny Mitchell has released her uplifting new single ‘Sister’ . Honouring their relationship and unbreakable bond, the track features Jenny’s sisters, The Mitchell Twins, Nicola and Maegan and is accompanied by a gorgeous video shot in New Zealand.
‘SISTER’ FEAT. THE MITCHELL TWINS
NATIONAL TOUR WITH KASEY CHAMBERS COMMENCES NEXT WEEK
“I am a sister, always and now
from your first steps, to my last bow
I’m a sister, always a sister”
On the eve of International Women’s Day, award-winning New Zealand singer songwriter Jenny Mitchell has released her uplifting new single ‘Sister’ available now via Civilians.
Honouring their relationship and unbreakable bond, the track features Jenny’s sisters, The Mitchell Twins, Nicola and Maegan and is accompanied by a gorgeous video shot in New Zealand.
Jenny explains, “I wrote this one with my little sister Nicola and we had so much fun thinking about all the different ‘roles’ you play as a sister. It was recorded in New Zealand, produced by our Tasmanian friend Matt Fell and is jampacked with harmonies from both Nicola and Maegan.”
On the clip, Jenny goes on to say “We spent a day shooting the video at my family home in New Zealand. The tree hut, swing set, chicken coop and everything in between are the real deal. They’re the places we grew up exploring. Our little mini-mes and their Mum’s came to our place for the day and between us + my longtime collaborators, Scrambler (Wade McLelland and Bradon McCaughey), we created something that feels extremely nostalgic to me and just full of joy and our version of girlhood.”
Jenny is now just days out from the commencment of her special guest spot on Kasey Chambers’ national Backbone album tour which will visit every state in Australia over 5 months. The shows in Brisbane, Sale (VIC), Wyong (NSW) and the first show at Palms at Crown in Melbourne sold out. Tickets are selling fast for Perth, Penrith (NSW) Port Pirie (SA) Devonport and Launceston.
Having carved herself a strong following in both her home country of New Zealand and here in Australia, this single follows a busy past year for Jenny which included the release of her singles ‘Where The Water’s Cold’ and ‘Square & Plain’, a performance at the Groundwater Country Music Festival on the Gold Coast and a tour support slot with Australian country star Adam Harvey across NSW. Jenny also received a scholarship from the Australian Academy of Country Music and Sister Cities Nashville, to perform at Nashville’s iconic AmericanaFest and co-write with Nashville locals in September last year.
Originally from Gore, Jenny’s musical upbringing was firmly planted in country but her songwriting and material is a unique blend of folk, Americana and country. After winning the NZ Gold Guitar Award at just 18, Jenny has steadily carved herself a place in the New Zealand and Australian music scenes. Her 2022 album Tug Of War earned her a legion of new fans in Australia, showcasing her emotive songwriting. With an Aotearoa Music Award and 2 x Australian Golden Guitar nominations under her belt, the future is bright and bold for this unique artist.
SOLA ROSA NEW TOMORROWS EP OUT NOW
As Sola Rosa, led by Andrew Spraggon, celebrates 25 years, New Tomorrows marks both reflection and evolution—a seven-track journey bridging past and future.
FEATURING NEW SINGLE ‘CYPRESS TREE FEAT. AKOSIA’
As Sola Rosa, led by Andrew Spraggon, celebrates 25 years, New Tomorrows marks both reflection and evolution—a seven-track journey bridging past and future. Following the international acclaim of Chasing the Sun (2020), which earned a coveted four-star review from Mojo, the EP expands on Sola Rosa’s eclectic legacy while embracing fresh sonic landscapes and collaborations.
Featuring top musicians like Lewis McCallum, Julien Dyne, and Kenji Iwamitsu-Holdaway, alongside vocalists AKOSIA and Joe Probert, New Tomorrows balances contrast—light and dark, smooth and rough. Spraggon describes it as a mix of melancholy and hope, reflecting change without needing resolution. With previous singles Tears Roll Down and The Sun Doesn’t Shine receiving playlisting across Aotearoa’s airwaves and praise from Rolling Stone and NZ Listener, the EP is already resonating with fans old and new.
The latest single, Cypress Tree, featuring AKOSIA, explores inner turmoil and self-discovery through poetic lyricism and layered production. “Life is a contradiction—clarity and confusion, stillness and storms,” says AKOSIA. Spraggon adds, “Her honesty brought something raw and real, and we shaped the production to match.”
Mixed by Simon Gooding (Ed Sheeran, Pink, Neil Finn) and mastered by Joshua Llewellyn, New Tomorrows signals both an end and a new beginning. With a full-length album set for 2025, Spraggon remains committed to reinvention, embracing the unknown while honouring his journey.
Jackie Bristow Release New Single “Letter Of Love”
Acclaimed Americana singer-songwriter Jackie Bristow is excited to announce the upcoming release of a collection of previously unreleased songs that reminisce about her vibrant days in Sydney during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Acclaimed Americana singer-songwriter Jackie Bristow is excited to announce the upcoming release of a collection of previously unreleased songs that reminisce about her vibrant days in Sydney during the late 1990s and early 2000s. These recently rediscovered recordings were crafted while Jackie was signed to Liberation Music under the guidance of the legendary Michael Gudinski and managed by Norman Parkhill, capturing the raw, heartfelt essence of an artist on the cusp of finding her unique voice.
The leading single, "Letter of Love," which once graced the beloved Australian TV show Home and Away, is making its official debut after years of being hidden away. This marks the first time these cherished tracks will be available to the public, as they were never included on albums, released on CD, or made available digitally.
"Letter of Love" is a singer/songwriter pop track that captures the excitement of
connection and the dreams of love, resonating with the vibrant musical era it hails from. The single was produced by Mark Punch and Matt Fell, mixed at Electric Avenue Studios by Phil Punch, and mastered at 301 Studios in Sydney.
Jackie reflects on this period with nostalgia, stating, "Looking back, it feels like a dream—such an exciting and special time to be living in Sydney, writing and recording music. I can’t wait for everyone to hear these songs and the stories behind them."
With this release, Jackie Bristow invites listeners to join her on a journey back in time, celebrating the memories and emotions that inspired these hidden gems.
Stay tuned for the release of "Letter of Love" and the full EP, "Sydney Days," as Jackie Bristow reclaims her musical past and shares it with the world.
Israel Starr, Sianne, Riddim Cartel - ‘Blessing’
‘Blessing’ brings together the stylings and vibes of three unique artists, with the vocals written over the top of an acoustic dancehall beat coming from Israel Starr.
Loop Electronic and Bless Up Music present a collaboration between three eclectic Aotearoa artists. Sianne and Riddim Cartel have combined with the track ‘Blessing’, presented by Israel Starr. The track is a drum & bass-laced banger, incorporating elements of dancehall which have made Israel Starr and his label Bless Up Music known worldwide.
‘Blessing’ brings together the stylings and vibes of three unique artists, with the vocals written over the top of an acoustic dancehall beat coming from Israel Starr. The track was then given a drum & bass beat from Riddim Cartel to go alongside soulful and soaring vocals from Sianne. The resulting track is a big festival-ready tune driven by a powerful vocal blending with a drum & bass sound that can only come from Aotearoa.
The track is a co-release coming from Loop Electronic and Bless Up Music, which shows the collaborative sound of the release - electronic music with tinges of dancehall reggae. Originally written passionately about the love Sianne has for her children, the track speaks to whatever Blessings the listener can have in their own lives. Completed over weeks over multiple revisions, reworking, and feedback from other producers and musicians. The finished product captures an Olympic-level vocal performance and beat creating a sound made for both the heads and the masses.
‘Blessing’ is a collaboration between three artists from different backgrounds, all with the same musical ethos. On a roll on the back of three new singles already released in 2025, Sianne’s profile is growing following on from a busy summer touring her powerful and distinctive R&B flavoured vocals across Aotearoa. Production on the track comes courtesy of Riddim Cartel, a dub, roots & jungle producer and DJ who has recently shared stages alongside Salmonella Dub and Rubi Du.
Piecing the puzzle together is Israel Starr, the man behind Bless Up Music. A multi-Platinum and Gold-selling artist, Israel’s brand of authentic roots-reggae, funk and world music has made him a key member of the music scene in Aotearoa for years. All three artists are based in Pōneke, Wellington, with the release featuring the unmistakable voices of three creatives coming out of New Zealand.
‘Blessing’ represents a true collaboration, and presents a sound undeniably from Aotearoa.
Catapult by INTROS is now live – Empowering emerging artists in Aotearoa
This brand-new competition is designed to support and amplify emerging artists in Aotearoa, giving one talented artist access to an essential toolkit to propel their music career forward.
The team behind Georgia Lines' web series INTROS is thrilled to announce that their new initiative, Catapult, is officially live! This brand-new competition is designed to support and amplify emerging artists in Aotearoa, giving one talented artist access to an essential toolkit to propel their music career forward.
This initiative, led by Georgia Lines and Mikee Carpinter, aims to provide independent artists with crucial industry support, resources, and exposure to help them successfully release and promote their music.
Who Can Enter? This competition is open to artists with a finished, unreleased song or a song that has been released on or after January 1, 2025. If you have a track that is ready to go and just needs the right support, Catapult is here to help get it heard!
Winner’s Prize Package Includes:
Feature on INTROS.
Rolling Stone AU/NZ feature article.
Tailored PR Campaign by NicNak Media.
1-Year MMF Membership (mentoring + networking).
NZ On Air New Tracks radio service – a monthly compilation of new songs from local artists.
Track mastered at Kog Studios.
Professional photoshoot with Frances Carter.
Studio day at Parachute Studios.
1-Year IMNZ Membership.
The Catapult competition is judged by an incredible panel of industry professionals who have generously contributed to the prize pack.
“Catapult is about giving an artist the tools they need to take their music to the next level. We know how difficult it can be to release music, and we’re beyond excited to provide this opportunity to a deserving artist.” – Georgia Lines.
“There are so many incredible artists and songs that don’t get the support they need—not because they aren’t good enough, but simply because it’s so hard to be heard in such a noisy world. Hopefully, with Catapult, we can help give someone the push they need to reach the next stage of their journey.” – Mikee Carpinter.
ŌTAUTAHI’S VELVETEEN ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM
Winegum Records is thrilled to welcome Ōtautahi rock outfit Velveteen to the roster, and announces their debut album ‘Heavy Machinery’ alongside their latest single.
SINGLE ‘SATURDAY NIGHT IN VEGAS’ OUT TODAY
Winegum Records is thrilled to welcome Ōtautahi rock outfit Velveteen to the roster, and announces their debut album ‘Heavy Machinery’ alongside their latest single.
"Saturday Night in Vegas” is a ferocious track fueled by drop-tuned guitars and frantic drums, giving way to an explosive chorus reminiscent of 90s emo rock and shoegaze. Written by Velveteen's frontman and songwriter Jai Tudor-Oakley, the song serves as a cathartic outlet, detailing his experiences with outlandish individuals and unwarranted criticism of his music.
“A guy started talking to me at a bar in Auckland. He asked if I played music and if he could hear it. I played him my first single ever ‘Streamline’ and told me it sounded like shit. But I mean…fuck that guy. I wrote that song when I was like 15 or 16. I love it. It was like the first actually good song that I wrote that I was proud of. I was so pissed off and had to vent in some way and it definitely worked. I'm over it, but it's such a crazy thing to look back on.”
Saturday Night in Vegas is the latest single from Velveteen’s debut album Heavy Machinery, due out on March 28th via Winegum Records, jam packed with fuzzy Corgan-esque guitars, heavy drums and emotional vocal melodies and lyrics. Showcasing a unique sonic identity with influences from 80s post-punk, goth to 90s alternative rock, the album is raw and emotional - full of heartfelt and at times aggressive songs spanning an 18-month period of Jai’s life:
“I really love this album and it means so much to me. It's got some really angry moments and some very heartfelt ones. It's very emo and angsty, a bit gothic at times. It’s pretty loud and fuzzy and I love all of it.”
Velveteen is the solo project of Jai Oakley. A musician and artist living in Ōtautahi, Christchurch, New Zealand. Jai has emerged as a captivating solo artist, blending shoegaze, 90s alternative rock with elements of punk and electronica. Velveteen's music carries an infectious raw energy, emotional depth and authenticity. Velveteen delves into themes of introspection, self- discovery, love, and the human experience.
Anderson Rocio Releases Bold New Single “Women”
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Anderson Rocio unveils her latest single, Women, in honor of International Women’s Month. A commanding and defiant track, Women delivers a sharp critique of industry biases while celebrating resilience and self-worth.
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Anderson Rocio unveils her latest single, Women, on March 6th in honor of International Women’s Month. A commanding and defiant track, Women delivers a sharp critique of industry biases while celebrating resilience and self-worth.
“Women is inspired by encounters with industry figures who believe a woman’s success is tied to how well she fits their fantasies,” says Rocio. “It’s a song about rejecting that mindset, pushing back against the outdated narratives and standing firm in our own power as Women.”
Set against a dynamic fusion of alternative pop and daring production, Women showcases Rocio’s signature blend of evocative storytelling and raw emotion. With powerful lyrics like “Women don’t need your industry, women don’t need your sympathy”, the track is both a personal statement and a universal call for respect.
Recognized for her poignant lyricism and unique sonic identity, Rocio continues to push creative boundaries, with music that transcends entertainment, serving as a force for social impact. From her viral single Power In Us, which donates all streaming revenue to ocean conservation,to her unwavering commitment to artistic integrity, Rocio continues to carve a path as an artist with purpose.
Women will be available on all streaming platforms on March 6th, 2025.
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Will McClean 'Okay Let's Begin'
"OKAY LET'S BEGIN" is a self produced hip hop track that combines lush piano sounds with moving grooves, showcasing Will McClean’s unique style and unmistakable sound. The song explores , inviting listeners to dive into an atmosphere of suspense and intrigue.
Emerging Wellington artist Will McClean is set to release his highly anticipated new single, "OKAY LET'S BEGIN," on Friday, February 28th, alongside an X-Files-inspired music video that will captivate viewers with its cinematic storytelling and mysterious vibes. The music video, shot by the talented Mason Rudd and his team, brings the track's enigmatic and otherworldly energy to life with a visually stunning homage to the iconic sci-fi series.
"OKAY LET'S BEGIN" is a self produced hip hop track that combines lush piano sounds with moving grooves, showcasing Will McClean’s unique style and unmistakable sound. The song explores , inviting listeners to dive into an atmosphere of suspense and intrigue.
The music video, directed by Mason Rudd, takes its cues from the suspenseful, supernatural themes of The X-Files, featuring shadowy government agents, cryptic symbols, and atmospheric visuals. Filmed with high production value, the video encapsulates the sense of mystery and tension that defines both the series and the song itself. The collaboration between Will McClean and Rudd’s creative team has resulted in a captivating narrative that will leave fans eagerly anticipating more.